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New import tows Barako past Petron

ABS-CBNnews.com

Posted at 06/08/2012 11:55 PM | Updated as of 06/09/2012 5:44 PM

MANILA, Philippines – Not even jetlag could stop Barako Bull's new import from leading the Energy past defending champions Petron Blaze Boosters in their PBA Governor's Cup game at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum on Friday.

LeRoy Hickerson, who endured a 36-hour flight shortly before the game, towed Barako Bull to a come-from-behind 111-107 win over Petron.

“He just arrived in the morning, then we had walked through of some of the plays before he went to the Games and Amusement Board to get his license,” narrated Barako Bull coach Junel Baculi in PBA.ph.

“In the afternoon, he went to the PBA office for the measurement procedure. It was a busy day for him, that’s why, before the game, his eyes were red. Still, LeRoy was able to help us. It’s a good thing he knew some of the guys in our team and some of the players in Petron, so his adjustment wasn’t that difficult,” added Baculi.

Hickerson easily adjusted to the Filipino style of play, tallying 32 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists in the process.